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I love these threads! It is so neat to see the transformations. The first photo I was 35 weeks pregnant with my twins (babies #6 #7 for us). I weighed around 210-215. I gave birth to them 3 days later and lost 10 pounds. That's it! It should be noted their combined weight was 11 1/2 pounds. My body likes holding on to the…

The reasons for homeschooling are just about as varied as the homeschoolers themselves. I have seen very religious and very nonreligious homeschoolers and lots in the middle of that. We homeschool for a variety of reasons, but one of the most important ones is their character. Children need lots of guidance and help in how…

It is interesting that you rule out a religious reasons. The only reason IMO to get married is a religious reason. In marriage, we made a covenant agreement before God to stay together for better or worse and the rest of our vows. As far as, is it important that depends. I would be complete without marriage, but I am…

I don't know. I am still trying to decide. I would like to lose more there. I am currently at 27.5. Part of the reason I am unsure is because I have extra skin that I don't know if it is ever going to go away. My twins did a number on my stomach. Maybe of momma of 7 ought to be happy with a 27.5 inch waist? Still trying to…

I am not currently nursing, but I have nursed 7 children (including twins to 16 months). I normally ate at least 1800 (when the twins were nursing I ate close to 2500.) If I ate less, than 1800, I would notice a drop in supply. LLI recommends at least 1800 for EBF mothers. That being said, I currently weigh less than…

Have you considered getting your thyroid and other levels checked out? Maybe there is a reason your body is fighting not losing weight? Sometimes, I have to take a break from it and then when I go back at it is when my weight will go down again. I know the scale can be so frustrating! Complete, side note, but from the pics…

You could always look on YouTube and try a couple out and see what one you like before you buy it. I have often done the 1 mile walk repeatedly while I watched a movie or something else on-line.

You are 29! It is time to stop blaming your mother. It might make Froid happy to see people buying into his theories, but it won't help you at all. Yes, sometimes people have horrible backgrounds that they wish they could forget. However, they are not destined to a miserable life because of others. There is a good book…

Hi! I am a momma to 7 children ages 8 (almost 9) down to 18 month old twins. Welcome to MFP! There are lots of awesome moms here on MFP.

I feel for you; being that sick would stink! I get nausea, but not HG. My sister had that and I felt so bad for her. I gain tons of weight with pregnancy and I don't eat for 2. My body likes to pack on the pounds during pregnancy. I have on more than one occasion came home from the hospital after the birth weighing what I…

I am a mommy of 7 children. My eldest is 8 down to my 17 1/2 month twins. I currently weigh 10 pounds less than I did 10 years ago at my wedding. So I definitely know the desire to get back to "normal" and not being entirely comfortable in your new skin. However, my post partum plan is always survival! Getting rest when I…

LLLI recommends no less than 1800 calories per day for an EBF mother of a single baby (i.e. not multiples). A lot of people add the 500 calorie deficit to their food log daily or to their exercise log. You can also just adjust you daily calorie goal if that works better for you. I needed that daily reminder to eat those…

I am a mommy in my 20's. I have 7 children. Ages 8 down to 17 month old twins.

I am a SAHM/Homeschooling mom of 7 (ages 8 down to 17 month old twins). I have done 30 day shred twice and have done about half of p90x. They are great for toning and I don't have any issue gaining any weight back after I am done with them, but then again I don't lose a lot while doing those. I lose inches (which is…

I agree with the other mommies. Nursing is best! Most babies drop percentiles when they get active. It will balance out. If they are hungry they will let you know. Keep up the nursing, keep up the offering of other foods like you already do. If you are really concerned about it you could choose higher calories foods like…

I am 29. I have 7 children ages 8 down to 17 month old twins.

I am a mommy of 7 ages 8 and under. I am now 10 pounds under my wedding weight of 10 years ago.

Doing less salt can be helpful. Magnesium can help. I had to do Magnesium shots with my first pregnancy. However, if you and your doctor decide that you need more help ( i.e. medicines) to keep it under control that is okay too. You do what you need to. Also, just because you have dealt with it once doesn't mean every…

^^This way saves a lot of time and can be very useful.

It has many names OAMC (once a month cooking), freezer cooking, etc, but yes I have done it. It can be helpful to have meals ready to go. It takes a lot of work in the set up, but is very nice afterwards. A lot of the recipes rely heavily on calorie dense sauces (cream of soup type). There are some great recipes out there…

bluefox- I love the look of accomplishment on your current one. I think periodically I would post the very last one so your friend list could see how very far you have come. Amazing job!

Why? What's wrong with the dress? :laugh:

Yes, I can believe him. He is VERY honest. I don't set him up for failure (asking questions I don't want the truth for), but when I ask him a blunt question he gives me a blunt answer. I would rather have that then someone who lies to me to make me falsely feel better.

Great progress! Being a mom can make it challenging, but you are right it is doable. Great job!

Congratulations on your new little one! Take your time and be patient with the weight loss. Track the food and go for a walk with your baby, but don't do more till you are ready. Some births are quick recoveries and some take awhile to just feel human again. It is always difficult for me to lose the baby weight, but I just…

Great job! I was stuck at a number for a long time too. It would go up from there but not under. It is such a great feeling when it finally goes down again! Way to stick with it!

Hi! I totally understand the extra skin and big belly issues. I have 7 children. I gained 80 with my first. My last pregnancy a little over a year ago was twins. My skin got stretched to the max! I also ended up having a c-section for baby b. After they were born, I was wondering if my stomach would ever not be disgusting.…

I personally like the darker brown. I love how #7 frames your face. I am sure it will look great no matter what you pick tho. Way to go on reaching one of your mini goals!

You are awesome! I love your attitude! I love the fact that you are setting realistic goals and going for them. Way to go!!!!